What to pack

As little as possible!

Personal items:
1. towel
2. soap & shampoo (biodegradable)
3. suncscreen (biodegradable)
4. toothbrush, toothpaste (biodegradable)
5. insect repellent (doesn't actually help, says Jiwon)
6. ipod charger
7. Gravol
8. leisure activities (bracelet materials, cards, book)
9. small flashlight
10. a few snackbars
11. small first aid kit with band-aids and bug treatment such as Bactine
12. small alarm clock
13. reusable water bottle
14. US dollars
15. Costa Rican colons
16. Passport with photocopy in suitcase (leave one photocopy at home)
17. camera/memory card
18. book to read in evening
19. journal and pen
Clothes:
1. sun hat, bandanas for working
2. two quick-dry pants
3. two quick-dry shirts
4. two pairs of shorts
5. one fleece sweater
6. pyjamas
7. flip-flops for indoors; sports sandals for walking on rough terrain
8. work clothes (you might get paint on them)
9. comfortable shoes for hiking/walking
10. swim suit
11. dress or skirt
12. garden gloves
13. sunglasses
14. 3 pairs of socks (quick-dry)
15. 3 pairs of underwear (quick-dry)
16. windbreaker